MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Central Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not clipped properly (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. also close to limits (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged
Offside Front worn on outer edges
body damage to N/S
Hand brake efficiency low at 19%
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear outer brake pad linings very low, 90% worn. unable to make clear visual inspection of rear inner brake pad linings and inner face of brake dics
undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inspection
air bag light staying on
both front pads wearing
both rear brake pads wearing
n/s/f wiper starting to smear
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 EPE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 EPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AX53 EPE registered?
AX53 EPE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is AX53 EPE safe to buy?
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